Vocabulary at a Glance: Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons

A comprehensive vocabulary list from Lessons 1 through 28 of the Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons student book.

fetid

stinky

massive

huge

dilapidated

partly ruined; broken down

intrepid

fearless

capably

having ability

tenaciously

without giving up or letting go

brazenly

without shame; boldly disrespectful

benevolently

kindly; with a desire to help others

reverently

with feelings of deep respect

astutely

wisely; with understanding and skill to make the right choice

earnestly

sincerely; seriously

pursue

to chase

resolutely

with determination; firm in purpose

uniformly

without changing; of the same form or manner

nobly

in a way that shows high moral character

opulently

richly

fatally

in a way that causes death or disaster

hastily

quickly and with little thought

spew

to force out in a large amount, especially in anger or disgust

brandish

to wave threateningly

extol

to praise highly

flee

to run away, as from danger

rebuke

to blame or find fault with

intrigue

to captivate; to cause to be curious or fascinated

proclaim

to announce or declare

retreat

to withdraw

embellish

to decorate; to add fanciful details

deduce

to figure something out based on what you know

disclose

to uncover or reveal

contritely

sorrowfully; being sincerely sorry

scowl

to look angry

dislodge

to remove or force out

reform

v: to improve; n: an improvement

restrain

to hold back from doing something

apprehend

to seize; to capture

renowned

famous; of good reputation

wanton

merciless; uncalled for and cruel

merciless

having no compassion

imminent

happening soon

unrivaled

supreme; having no equal

prominent

standing out; leading, important, or well-known

myriad

a great number

virtuous

having moral or admirable qualities

bestow

to give or grant

endure

to hold out against; to last

smug

highly pleased with oneself

proficient

skilled or expert

treacherous

dangerous; untrustworthy

relish

to like very much

scramble

to move quickly in a panicked manner

bewildered

puzzled

anguish

great suffering in mind or body

din

a loud, confused, or clanging noise

cower

to crouch in fear or shame

brim

the upper edge of anything

frantically

emotionally out of control

gravely

seriously; solemnly

fatigued

tired or worn out

insolent

disrespectful; boldly rude or insulting

scorn

to reject with disgust

grandiose

grand in an impressive way

serene

calm and peaceful

toil

to work hard; to labor

contrive

to scheme

primarily

mostly; chiefly

elite

a socially superior group

allegiance

loyalty or devotion

impeccable

perfect

agile

able to move quickly and easily

devoted

zealous or fervent in attachment and loyalty

feeble

weak (may be in body or mind)

clad

clothed

credible

believable

foremost

first in place, order, or rank

stymie

to block or hinder

indolent

lazy

analyze

to examine the parts of something

aghast

struck with horror, fright, or overwhelming amazement

tragic

extremely unfortunate

rash

too hasty in action; reckless